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Hello, this will be my first time applying and I had a few quick questions based on my qualifications. I am 20M, heavily interested in large animal (want a residency in large animal surgery later down the line) and have a lot of questions about this cycle. All information will be as of Sept. 15, 2022.
GRADES
Cumulative GPA- 3.92 (two B's in random GE courses due to being hospitalized from COVID)
Last 45 GPA- 4.00 (mainly gen chem, gen phys, microbio, calc, animal sci)
Major- Animal Science
Begun- Fall 2020
Will Graduate- Spring of 2023 (AP classes/at least 20 units per semester except for my first)
VETERINARY/RESEARCH HOURS
Small Animal- 480
Large Animal/Equine- 477
Exotic/Wildlife- 10
Large Animal Research (with vet but more research based according to VMCAS)- 120
Biomedical Research- 450
ANIMAL HOURS
Large/Horse- Around 5000 from FFA, rodeo team, college ag activities
Small- Around 2000 from pet sitting, pet care, small animal contests, etc.
POSITIONS
Vet Assistant @ VCA hospital, vet school, my own school, performance horse operation
Vet Tech (not RVT) @ humane animal services for shelter medicine (current)
Volunteer Vet Assistant @ large/equine clinics
Vet Research Assistant @ vet school
Undergrad Research Fellow @ my own school
Emergency Medical Responder @ hometown
Legal Secretarial Assistant @ hometown
EXTRACURRICULARS
Pre-Vet Club
Ag Honors Fraternity
Rodeo Team
College FFA
AWARDS/HONORS
President's List (4.0 Full Time) for 3/4 Semesters
Dean's List (Above 3.5 Full Time) for 1/4 Semesters (when I was sick)
Pre-Vet Club Officer
Ag Honors Fraternity Officer
Rodeo Team Officer
NIH Funded Undergrad Research Fellow
Various Ag Scholarships
Various College-Level Horse/Rodeo Contest Awards
LETTERS OF REC
1 from vet I worked with
1 from gen chem professor I had for a year
1 from vet school professor I worked with
1 anticipated from hospital manager I worked with
1 anticipated from lawyer I worked with
1 anticipated from physics professor
SCHOOLS
Western (top), UC Davis (second), Kansas State, Midwestern, Washington State, Ohio State, Purdue, Ross, St. Georges, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, U of A, Colorado State. I tried to pick ones vets I know recommended for large animal and ones with high OOS acceptance.
GRE
Have not taken yet, plan to mid-August. Did not realize I could graduate early so a little last minute
OTHER
Published paper on chemotherapy synthesis anticipated April 2023
I think that's everything, but I'm probably forgetting something! If you would like any more info, please feel free to comment.
GRADES
Cumulative GPA- 3.92 (two B's in random GE courses due to being hospitalized from COVID)
Last 45 GPA- 4.00 (mainly gen chem, gen phys, microbio, calc, animal sci)
Major- Animal Science
Begun- Fall 2020
Will Graduate- Spring of 2023 (AP classes/at least 20 units per semester except for my first)
VETERINARY/RESEARCH HOURS
Small Animal- 480
Large Animal/Equine- 477
Exotic/Wildlife- 10
Large Animal Research (with vet but more research based according to VMCAS)- 120
Biomedical Research- 450
ANIMAL HOURS
Large/Horse- Around 5000 from FFA, rodeo team, college ag activities
Small- Around 2000 from pet sitting, pet care, small animal contests, etc.
POSITIONS
Vet Assistant @ VCA hospital, vet school, my own school, performance horse operation
Vet Tech (not RVT) @ humane animal services for shelter medicine (current)
Volunteer Vet Assistant @ large/equine clinics
Vet Research Assistant @ vet school
Undergrad Research Fellow @ my own school
Emergency Medical Responder @ hometown
Legal Secretarial Assistant @ hometown
EXTRACURRICULARS
Pre-Vet Club
Ag Honors Fraternity
Rodeo Team
College FFA
AWARDS/HONORS
President's List (4.0 Full Time) for 3/4 Semesters
Dean's List (Above 3.5 Full Time) for 1/4 Semesters (when I was sick)
Pre-Vet Club Officer
Ag Honors Fraternity Officer
Rodeo Team Officer
NIH Funded Undergrad Research Fellow
Various Ag Scholarships
Various College-Level Horse/Rodeo Contest Awards
LETTERS OF REC
1 from vet I worked with
1 from gen chem professor I had for a year
1 from vet school professor I worked with
1 anticipated from hospital manager I worked with
1 anticipated from lawyer I worked with
1 anticipated from physics professor
SCHOOLS
Western (top), UC Davis (second), Kansas State, Midwestern, Washington State, Ohio State, Purdue, Ross, St. Georges, Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, U of A, Colorado State. I tried to pick ones vets I know recommended for large animal and ones with high OOS acceptance.
GRE
Have not taken yet, plan to mid-August. Did not realize I could graduate early so a little last minute
OTHER
Published paper on chemotherapy synthesis anticipated April 2023
I think that's everything, but I'm probably forgetting something! If you would like any more info, please feel free to comment.
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